Insurgent

Divergent, Book 2

De: Veronica Roth

Narrado por: Emma Galvin

One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that began in Divergent.

A hit with both teen and adult readers, Insurgent is the action-packed, emotional adventure that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, and Octavia Spencer.

As war surges in the factions of dystopian Chicago all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!

Decent but not as interesting as Divergent

Insurgent picks up right where Divergent left off and provides more insight into the factions and the dystopian society in which they exist. This time around Amity and Erudite are revealed in more detail and I found that to be the better part of the book. Each faction has a unique flavor and viewpoint of the overall society and the relationship between them all keeps things interesting.

I can't say the same for the relationship between Tris and Four. Their back and forth relationship is just not that interesting and Tris herself is a far weaker character this time around. Her constant self-doubt becomes tiring and Roth could have cut out a good 30+ minutes of repetition and it wouldn't really have changed the fundamental story at all.

This book sets up and delivers a big reveal at the end that points to a finale that will likely be very different from where the series started. That could either be a good thing or cause the series to "jump the shark." Based on the reviews I see for book 3, and from what I have heard from my friends, the latter seems to be the case.

So pick this one up at your own risk; it is a solid story but not quite as good as book one. The biggest downside to book two is that it leaves you facing a tough call when it comes to book three. For myself, I will listen to Allegiant at some point but I'm not enthusiastic enough about it to do so right now.

Even better that than the first book Divergent!

I absolutely loved it! I finished it in 3 days. I think Emma Galvin is a fantastic reader and she makes it very worthwhile. I can't wait for the next book! Veronica Roth is definitely a gifted writer!
Buy this book you won't regret it!

Read Divergent and then get this immediately

Insurgent is book two of the Divergent series. It starts almost immediately where it left off, in a dystopian world on the cusp of revolution.

I loved Divergent and Insurgent did not disappoint. Emma Galvin narrates in a heartfelt, believable way. She is able to convey the aspects of Trice that are overly mature as well as less mature. The characters are complex, the action is intense, and mysteries are slowly revealed. There is alway something new to experience when listening to this book. The third isn't out yet, so I now find myself twiddling my thumbs in anticipation.

Son of a Gun!

Where does Insurgent rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I'm not sure because I had mixed feelings about this book. At points I hated it, but at some other points it took me by such surprise that I loved it again. And at the end, I just felt it was too short because I was yearning for more. But that's what books are all about - taking you to extremes, to the edges, and 'Insurgent' does that.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Insurgent?

When Johanna talks to Evelyn about how things can surprisingly turn around, and when Tobias realizes that Tris is right and forgives her. At that last moment I felt so relieved...

Which character – as performed by Emma Galvin – was your favorite?

Tobias.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

So many! And I mean in good and bad ways. One example was when Tris decided to do what Marcus told her, rather than going to battle with the Dauntless. I felt this was such a huge betrayal towards Tobias that I refused to listen to the audio book for like a day! (and I just continued because I wanted to hear the end of the story.

Any additional comments?

Veronica Roth leaves us dangling because when things are heating up again, and I make my peace with my feelings towards the book, I hear that book 3 will only come out in 2013!

Great book, even better than the first!!

Would you listen to Insurgent again? Why?

Yes I would listen to it again because it was a gripping story and I want to understand it even better

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tris, her strength never falters

What about Emma Galvin’s performance did you like?

The emotion that she brings to the characters, and her voice is perfect for the story

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

One choice can change your life forever